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April 17, 2016

Nigerian troops, Civilian JTF discover large cache of Boko Haram weapons (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army has ‘successfully dislodged’ Boko Haram insurgents from their hideouts in several locations within Borno state and also recovered large cache of arms and ammunition. The information was disseminated on Sunday, by the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, who stated that: “Following a tip off troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE and some Civilian... Read More
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March 12, 2016

How 40 Boko Haram insurgents were gunned down by Nigerian troops

Responding to ‘reliable information’, Nigerian troops of 113 Battalion on Thursday, carried out a fighting patrol on Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. During the operation, the troops discovered and destroyed a camp of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, at Alajeri village in Guzamala LGA. Colonel Sani Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, revealed... Read More
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February 18, 2016

‘Security agents, oil company workers involved in pipeline attacks’

The Ijaw Youths Council has said the federal government’s decision to deploy more troops to secure oil facilities in the Niger Delta will yield little or no positive result. According to a statement released on Thursday, by the spokesperson for the IYC, Eric Omare, the government was advised to pursue a policy of closer engagement... Read More
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February 16, 2016

Cameroonian forces, Nigerian troops rescue 112 persons from Boko Haram (PHOTOS)

The troops of 26 Task Force Brigade, with the assistance of the Cameroonian forces, have rescued 8 men, 36 women and 68 children in Kirawa, Borno state. This was disclosed in a statement made available to journalists by the acting Director Army Public Relations, Sani Kukasheka Usman on Tuesday. The Cameroonian battalion were also able... Read More
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December 22, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Kano beggars ‘deported’ | Tinubu harps on sacrifice | Buhari to present 2016 budget | More stories

Femi Falana wants Okonjo-Iweala probed over Abacha’s loot. YNaija APC reacts to Sagay’s interview, claims corruption is fighting back. Leadership Shiites protest in Kano for the release of El-Zakzaky. This Day Akwa Ibom State Assembly elect new speaker. Leadership Tinubu says he sacrificed a lot for APC’s victory. Punch Kano deports beggars to four other states. Leadership Buhari... Read More
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December 21, 2015

Notorious Boko Haram leader, others killed by Nigerian troops (VIEWER DISCRETION)

A notorious leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram as well as two other members known for terrorising Sabon Gari and Damboa, in Borno, have been killed by Nigerian troops. Nigerian Army, Colonel Sani Usman said the suspected terrorists were killed on Sunday, by soldiers on fighting patrol. ‎The statement said, ”As part of their determined efforts to rid the society... Read More
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December 11, 2015

5 Boko Haram insurgents killed by Army as 210 children, women are rescued (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Troops of the Nigerian Army, on Thursday, killed 5 Boko Haram insurgents and recovered 4 AK-47 rifles at Furkati village, Geidam Local Government Area, yesterday. The troops also rescued about 210 people from Ejilije, Bulagaije-lari, Bulagaije-Adamde and Ajiri villages, in Borno. According to Colonel Sani Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, “The team found and rescued 210 persons, comprising of mostly elderly... Read More
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November 18, 2015

Two wanted Boko Haram members arrested in Maiduguri (PHOTOS)

Nigerian troops have arrested two wanted Boko Haram suspects. One of the insurgents, Abubakar Sadiq, who works as a night watchman, was arrested on Tuesday, along Lagos Street Maiduguri, in Borno state. Acting Director, army public relations, Sani Kukasheka Usman, revealed on Wednesday that the Nigeria Police, Borno State Command, also arrested another Boko Haram kingpin, Mohammed Usman, at Abuja... Read More
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November 16, 2015

Army nabs another Boko Haram kingpin in Maiduguri

The Nigerian Army has arrested a Boko Haram kingpin, John Trankil. Trankil was apprehended by Nigerian troops on Sunday, November 15, at Kasuwar Shanu in Maiduguri. The terrorist’s arrest was disclosed on Monday, in a statement by the Media Coordinator Operation Lafiya Dole, Tukur Ismail Gusau. According to the statement, the suspect confessed that 9 of them were sneaked... Read More
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November 13, 2015

Terrorists killed as Army foils Boko Haram attack on Gwoza (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Nigerian troops have repelled an attack by Boko Haram insurgents in the Gwoza area of Borno state. According to the Army, the Boko Haram fighters who were suspected to have come from Sambisa forest, opened fire on troops at about 4am on Friday. Viewer discretion is advised, as you view below some of the insurgents gunned down by... Read More
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October 28, 2015

Army kills 30 Boko Haram insurgents in Sambisa (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Nigerian troops have carried out a raid on a Boko Haram camp at Bulajilin and Manawashe villages along Bita and Damboa road, which leads to Sambisa forest. During the operation, the troops killed 30 Boko Haram terrorists and rescued 338 people that were held captive. Army spokesperson, Sani Usman, revealed that the rescued persons include: 8 male, 138 female... Read More
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June 7, 2015

Nigeria soldiers need foreign assistance to defeat Boko Haram – APC

The All Progressives Congress has declared that Nigerian soldiers need foreign assistance if they are to defeat the insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The APC says the nation’s security forces cannot fight the insurgents alone and as such, President Muhammadu Buhari should be praised, and not criticised for his “shuttle diplomacy” aimed at... Read More
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February 22, 2015

There must be no negotiation with Boko Haram – Ijaw Youth Council warns

by Iyobosa Omoregie The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has warned the Nigerian military and government forces of neighbouring countries, against entering into any form of negotiation with Boko Haram insurgents. As the joint operation against the militants ensue, the IYC has cautioned against ceasefire, saying “any idea of negotiation or peace moves” from Boko Haram... Read More
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February 1, 2015

Just In: Boko Haram launches fresh attack on Maiduguri

by Isi Esene Nigerian troops are currently engaging gunmen believed to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect in Maiduguri, Borno State. Residents are reporting that there has been a consistent exchange of gunfire between the insurgents and Nigerian troops stationed in the city. Reports say the insurgents are making efforts to advance into... Read More
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November 7, 2014

We need more troops in #Adamawa – Governor Ngilari cries to President Jonathan

by Laila Ibrahim Governor of Adamawa State, James Ngilari has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to save his state from being taken over by Boko Haram insurgents. Ngilari made the comments after a closed-door meeting with President Jonathan on Thursday, 6 November, at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja. He disclosed that five local governments in Adamawa... Read More
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September 19, 2014

These are the photos of Boko Haram militants killed in battle of Konduga (VIEWER DISCRETION)

by James Sambo Last Wednesday, the Army announced that it had killed 60 insurgents in a battle between the Nigerian troops and Boko Haram militants in Konduga, Borno state. The fire-fight lasted from 4 pm to 8 pm, after which several military hardware were recovered from the insurgents included Two Ford Ranger pick-up vehicles, 13... Read More
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May 11, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls: Netanyahu calls Jonathan, ready to help; Army deploys troops to hunt for Chibok schoolgirls & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo #BringBackOurGirls: Netanyahu calls Jonathan, ready to help Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday offered to help Nigeria search for hundreds of schoolgirls kidnapped by extremist Islamist group Boko Haram, his office said. A statement said that Netanyahu, currently on an official visit to Japan, made the proposal in a telephone call... Read More
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May 6, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls:US to deploy troops to rescue abducted girls, Forensic scientists ready to help, free of charge & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo   #BringBackOurGirls:US to deploy troops to rescue abducted girls President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday accepted the offer of the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, to assist Nigerian troops towards rescuing the abducted 234 secondary school girls in Chibok, Borno State. Disclosing this to State House correspondents, the Special... Read More
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